Federalism in the Constitution Answers

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Read this quote from Article I of the Constitution.Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.Which type of powers does this quote refer to, and why is this type often the source of debate?

A
The quote refers to reserved powers, which are given to the states to interpret as they will.
B
The quote refers to expressed powers, which are not considered either “necessary or proper.”
C
The quote refers to concurrent powers, which are difficult to implement equally in every state.
D
The quote refers to implied powers, which are often difficult to interpret or understand.
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Read a quote from the US Constitution.The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved for the States respectively, or to the people.

A
powers held by the states alone
B
powers implied within the US Constitution
C
powers clearly identified for the federal level
D
powers shared by both state and federal levels
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The sources of powers reserved to the states are specifically outlined in

t
the Tenth Amendment.
t
the Supremacy Clause.
A
Article I.
s
state constitutions.
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Declaring war and coining money are considered

s
states’ rights.
i
implied powers.
n
national rights.
e
expressed powers.
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The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country’s government system?

A
the Constitution
B
checks and balances
C
the concept of federalism
D
civil and independent rights
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
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Based on the foundations of federalism, why might health care continue to be a deeply debated issue?

T
The debate is over whether health care should be under federal or state control.
P
Politicians argue that no single healthcare program will cover all Americans.
T
The debate is over whether health care should affect tax rates.
M
Medical professionals are opposed to such a generic program.
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When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem?

A
Each state is allowed to make its own decision about the issue.
B
Federal and state powers are equal, so the issue has to be debated.
C
Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution is applied.
D
The national government creates unique rules for each of the states.
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concurrent powersexpressed powersimplied powersreserved powers

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concurrent powers
B
expressed powers
C
implied powers
D
reserved powers
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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved for the States respectively, or to the people.

P
Powers shared by both state and federal levels.
P
Powers implied within the Constitution.
P
Powers held by the states alone.
P
Powers clearly identified for the federal level.

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